Private Walking Tour and Michelangelo s David

Domes and cobblestone alleys lead the way to Michelangelo’s David

Description

Explore dazzling Florence, the “cradle of the Renaissance” which gave birth to thousands of gorgeous artistic masterpieces and thousands of ideas, and discover the quintessence of Renaissance sculpture: Michelangelo’s David!

Carefully designed to offer you and your family or group of friends an exclusive experience, our signature Private Walking Tour and Michelangelo’s David offers the privilege of a private guide, a licensed pro, and priority access tickets to the Accademia Gallery.

Meet your dedicated private English-speaking guide and set off on a memorable walking tour of dazzling Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the city center’s exquisite cobblestone alleys and splendid squares led by your guide. As you discover the main landmarks and major sights - Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, the Baptistery, Santa Trinita, Orsanmichele and Ponte Vecchio - you will enjoy learning about Florence’s rich history, heritage and fascinating traditions. 

Crown your day visiting the magnificent Accademia Gallery, home to one of the world’s most famous artworks: Michelangelo’s David, a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture. Access the museum easily with priority skip-the-line tickets, and discover the inspiring David, Michelangelo’s magnum opus. Sculpted in marble between 1501 and 1504, the statue came to symbolize the defense of civil liberties embodied in the Republic of Florence, an independent city-state threatened on all sides by more powerful rival states and by the hegemony of the Medici family. Originally placed beside Palazzo Vecchio, the city town hall, the statue was transferred to the Accademia from Piazza della Signoria in 1873.

Follow your guide in a journey through the Renaissance, uncover the history and artistic value of David, and enjoy admiring Michelangelo’s famous unfinished statues: the Prisoners, St. Matthew and the Pietà. Time permitting see some of the other remarkable artwork on display, among which 13th to 16th century religious paintings, 19th century plaster sculptures and a unique collection of antique musical instruments from the Cherubini Conservatory.

Inclusions

• Licensed English speaking guide
• Gelato (Italian ice cream) (or espresso/cappuccino in Winter)
• Walking tour (2 and 1/2 half hours)
• Accademia Gallery entrance (skip the line ticket)

Meeting Point

For the WALKING tour (check in at 9:45am):
FLORENCETOWN BOOKING OFFICE - Piazza Mentana 2red - Florence - SEE ON MAP

For the ACCADEMIA GALLERY tour (check in at 12:45pm):
FLORENCETOWN HEADQUARTER - Via de' Lamberti 1 - Florence - SEE ON MAP 

From 1st March 2023: ACCADEMIA GALLERY
Accademia Ticket Office Via Ricasoli, 58/60, Florence "look for Florencetown tour guide in front of civic number 58. SEE ON MAP

Notes

IMPORTANT We inform all our guests that from August 06th 2021 every European Community citizens must show the Green Pass, as well as a document of recognition at the entrance of the main Italian monuments and museums as well as every indoor bar and restaurant

For guests arriving from outside Europe it will be required:

1. a document of recognition
2. a proof of Covid vaccination, or the negative result of the Covid test 48 hrs prior the museum entrance.

Those who do not possess the above mentioned documents will NOT be able to enter. No exceptions or refund will be made.

Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
Even with the skip-the-line entrances, there are still compulsory security checks which may cause some delays in entering the museum.
Big bags, liquid bottles and large umbrellas will not be allowed inside the museums (ok small foldable umbrellas).

Rain Policy

This tour runs rain or shine.